Riggleman on the Reds' third straight win. The Enquirer
Hit by a pitch in early April, Eugenio Suarez missed 16 games while on the disabled list after fracturing his thumb.
Well, he believes “missed” is the wrong word.
Returning from the disabled list faster than expected, Suarez quickly turned into one of the hottest hitters in the lineup. He’s recorded a .361 on-base percentage with 18 RBI in 14 games, which included a three-hit, four-RBI performance Tuesday against the New York Mets.
Suarez tied a franchise record for most RBIs (25) by a Reds player in his first 20 games of the season, according to Elias Sports Bureau, matching a mark set by Ken Griffey Jr.